PsycPORT: Psychology NewswireRecent news articles relating to psychology, mental health, behavior, stress management, and more.http://www.apa.org/news/psycport/index.aspx
Copyright 2015 American Psychological Associationhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssen-usTue, 31 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0500web@apa.orgTeens with HIV fare worse when parents don't come to clinic appointments Teens with HIV do better at keeping the virus in check when their parents or guardians come with them for clinic visits.http://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/03/31/teens-with-hiv-fare-worse-when-parents-dont-come-to-clinic-appointments/
Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:33:00 -0500 'Religious freedom' law not intended to discriminate Indiana Gov. Mike Pence pledges to "fix" Indiana's controversial "religious freedom" law to clarify that it does not condone discrimination against gays and lesbians.http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/31/politics/pence-will-fix-religious-freedom-legislation/index.html
Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:22:00 -0500Parents rarely spot child obesityDoctors warn that parental lack of recognition to spot a child's obesity has damaging consequences.http://www.bbc.com/news/health-32069699
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 16:34:00 -0500Profiling the distracted driver: Young, female and soloResearchers say lone drivers are more likely to be talking on the phone than drivers carrying passengers, and women are more likely to be texting than men.http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/03/30/profiling-the-distracted-driver-young-female-and-solo/
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 16:32:00 -0500Should pilots be outed for their psychological problems?Stigma can make pilots fear job loss and thus hide diagnoses and not seek treatment. http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/30/opinions/klitzman-pilot-ethics/
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 16:22:00 -0500Moms' excess pregnancy weight linked to kids' obesityResearchers say mothers who are overweight before pregnancy and those who gain too much while pregnant are more likely to have obese seven-year-olds.http://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/03/27/moms-excess-pregnancy-weight-linked-to-kids-obesity/
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 23:59:00 -0500A high-fat diet could be altering your behavior and not just your waistlineStudy finds that heart disease and obesity aren't the only effects of eating too many fatty foods.http://time.com/3761083/high-fat-diet-obesity-depression-linked-study/
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 23:58:00 -0500Feeling anxious or depressed? Sleep deprivation may be to blameSleeping habits might be why you feel emotionally overwhelmed during times of stress.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/27/sleep-loss-tied-to-emotional-reactions_n_6949946.html
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 23:58:00 -0500Some students feeling college-admission stressCollege advisers and psychologists who work with students have some advice for putting it all into perspective.http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/03/26/students-feeling-college-admission-stress/70517744/
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 23:56:00 -0500Airlines largely rely on pilots 'self-monitoring' mental healthAviation experts say psychological screening is minimal for pilots.http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/03/26/germanwings-mental-health-screenings-pilots/70479010/
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 23:55:00 -0500Most Alzheimer's patients not given diagnosis by their doctorsAdvocates say truthful diagnosis is critical to quality of life and future planning.http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/25/health/alzheimers-diagnosis/index.html
Wed, 25 Mar 2015 23:59:00 -0500Rethinking alcohol: Can heavy drinkers learn to cut back?Those who are in the habit of drinking more than one or two drinks a day, may be able to cut back or moderate their consumption and reduce their risk.http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2015/03/23/393651417/rethinking-alcohol-can-heavy-drinkers-learn-to-cut-back
Mon, 23 Mar 2015 12:17:00 -0500Weight loss doesn't always lead to happinessResearch has shown that dropping pounds doesn't mean higher well-being.http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/03/weight-loss-doesnt-always-lead-to-happiness/387619/
Mon, 23 Mar 2015 12:17:00 -0500Brain powers change as you ageCertain areas of the brain never stop changing, according to new research. http://www.forbes.com/sites/daviddisalvo/2015/03/23/new-study-shows-that-your-brains-powers-change-as-you-age-some-peaking-in-your-70s/
Mon, 23 Mar 2015 12:14:00 -0500 Why loneliness is a growing public health concernResearch shows chronic loneliness raises the risk of a number of physical and psychological health problems.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/21/science-loneliness_n_6864066.html
Sat, 21 Mar 2015 12:15:00 -0500Women who sleep more also have more sexResearchers suggest that each additional hour of sleep increases the next day's possibility of sex by more than 10 percent.http://time.com/3752030/women-more-sex-sleep-study/
Fri, 20 Mar 2015 12:13:00 -0500The psychology behind why some people become environmentalistsA recent study found a correlation between empathy and environmental values, as well as environmental activities. http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2015/03/19/the-surprising-reason-why-some-people-become-environmentalists-and-others-dont/
Thu, 19 Mar 2015 12:13:00 -0500Blockbuster or bust? Brain waves may predict movie successPeople's brain waves may reveal which movies they like, and even predict which movies will do well at the box office, a new study suggests.http://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/03/16/blockbuster-or-bust-brain-waves-may-predict-movie-success/
Mon, 16 Mar 2015 08:59:00 -0500Inactive children 'become middle-aged couch potatoes'Research shows children who lead inactive lives are likely to grow up to be less active, overweight or obese.http://www.bbc.com/news/education-31876338
Sun, 15 Mar 2015 08:58:00 -0500Are smartphones making us lazy thinkers?Study shows the connection between reliance on smartphones and not thinking deeply about how to solve problems.http://www.today.com/money/are-smartphones-making-us-lazy-thinkers-2D80544134
Sun, 15 Mar 2015 08:52:00 -0500Fear of Friday the 13th could be self-perpetuatingBelieving bad luck happens on a specific day fulfills the need to predict and control the future.http://www.post-gazette.com/life/holidays/2015/03/13/Fear-of-Friday-the-13th-could-be-self-perpetuating/stories/201503130092
Fri, 13 Mar 2015 13:29:00 -0500Raising the smoking ageReport predicts big health benefits if the legal smoking age was raised, including a quarter-million fewer premature deaths.http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/13/health/tobacco-legal-age-alcohol/index.html
Fri, 13 Mar 2015 08:52:00 -0500Why women like war heroes more than any other kind of guyWomen are more sexually attracted to men who have been deemed heroic during conflict than men who have merely served in the armed forces.http://time.com/3742945/dating-war-heroes-and-humanitarians/
Thu, 12 Mar 2015 13:46:00 -0500Loneliness and isolation are as bad for you as obesityStudy finds that being alone threatens longevity as much as being overweight.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/12/isolation-loneliness-and-longevity-study-obesity_n_6855324.html
Thu, 12 Mar 2015 13:45:00 -0500The science of protecting people’s feelings: why we pretend all opinions are equalResearchers uncover the value, and sometimes high cost, of being social animals.http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2015/03/10/the-science-of-protecting-peoples-feelings-why-we-pretend-all-opinions-are-equal/
Tue, 10 Mar 2015 09:57:00 -0500What it's like to be a woman with HIVThe disease is more manageable than ever, but for women in particular, there's more progress to be made.http://health.usnews.com/health-news/patient-advice/articles/2015/03/10/what-its-like-to-be-a-woman-with-hiv?int=a14709
Tue, 10 Mar 2015 09:54:00 -0500Aggressive boys stronger than other teensAggressive boys tend to develop more physical strength when they're teens than nonaggressive boys do, a new study finds.http://health.usnews.com/health-news/articles/2015/03/09/aggressive-boys-stronger-than-other-teens-study-says
Mon, 9 Mar 2015 09:56:00 -0500Where young people are more likely to commit suicideResearch reveals that young people who live in rural areas kill themselves at twice the rate as youth who live in cities.http://time.com/3737574/suicide-urban-rural/
Mon, 9 Mar 2015 09:56:00 -0500Daylight-saving time is bad for your relationshipsA small loss of sleep when clocks spring forward can make you more prone to fighting and even hurt your health.http://www.wsj.com/articles/daylight-saving-time-is-bad-for-your-relationships-1425915039
Mon, 9 Mar 2015 09:55:00 -0500Parents may be to blame for narcissistic kidsStudy shows children whose parents overvalued them were more likely to develop narcissistic traits, such as superiority and entitlement.http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/09/living/feat-narcissistic-kids-parents-study/index.html
Mon, 9 Mar 2015 09:52:00 -0500Dress meme used in anti-violence campaignThe Salvation Army in South Africa has adapted the viral sensation color-confusing dress to help stop abuse against women. http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/dress-meme-used-powerful-anti-violence-campaign-n318521
Fri, 6 Mar 2015 15:58:00 -0500The surprising but curiously logical differences between male and female serial killersFemale serial killers are a rarely studied phenomenon, because of culturally ingrained notions that women would be incapable of such crimes. http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/03/06/inside-the-minds-of-female-serial-killers/
Fri, 6 Mar 2015 14:56:00 -0500Smoking affects sleepSmoking regularly can wreak havoc on the body's natural sleep routine, and some of that damage cannot be undone.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/05/how-smoking-affects-sleep_n_6792954.html?ir=Healthy+Living
Thu, 5 Mar 2015 14:58:00 -0500LGBT people in rural areas struggle to find good medical carePeople who wait to seek care, worried they won't find an LGBT-friendly doctor, can face serious medical consequences.http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/05/health/nebraska-health-lgbt/index.html
Thu, 5 Mar 2015 14:55:00 -0500Michelle Obama promotes awareness of mental health careThe first lady asserts that mental health care is not just a policy and budget issue for America, but also a cultural issue.http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/michelle-obama-promotes-awareness-mental-health-care-29386441
Wed, 4 Mar 2015 14:57:00 -0500The health risks of cyberbullying in collegeGirls who reported being cyberbullied were three times more likely to meet clinical criteria for depression.http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/02/health/cyberbullying-in-college/index.html
Tue, 3 Mar 2015 14:55:00 -0500How men use the word ‘drama’ to win fights against womenThere are sociological, even biological, differences between how men and women handle conflict.http://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2015/03/02/how-men-use-the-word-drama-to-win-fights-against-women/
Mon, 2 Mar 2015 16:53:00 -0500Too much Facebook leads to depressionConstantly checking Facebook to see what your friends are doing could lead to some serious depression.http://money.cnn.com/2015/03/02/technology/facebook-envy/index.html
Mon, 2 Mar 2015 16:51:00 -0500Child mental health wait increases 'are horrifying'The number of Scottish children waiting to be treated by mental health services has increased 10-fold in a year.http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-31682031
Sun, 1 Mar 2015 16:50:00 -0500Suicide in fast rise among some AmericansResearchers note that the increase is similar to that of the worst years of the Great Recession. http://www.newsweek.com/suicide-fast-rise-among-some-americans-study-shows-310449
Sun, 1 Mar 2015 16:49:00 -0500Medicating women’s feelingsEmotion should be seen as a sign of health, not disease.http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/01/opinion/sunday/medicating-womens-feelings.html
Sun, 1 Mar 2015 16:49:00 -0500Are humans getting cleverer?Research shows that education is training people to think better.http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-31556802
Sun, 1 Mar 2015 14:59:00 -0500How to beat a bad moodPsychologists believe that we're wired to react more strongly to crummy happenings than pleasant ones.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/28/beat-bad-mood_n_6753266.html
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